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AT&T Raising Prices for Legacy Unlimited Plans Starting in April 2026

Customers could pay as much as $20 more each month if they hold onto their old plans.

Last week, AT&T introduced its newly revamped unlimited phone plans, but that’s not the only change to its services lineup. On a support page that went live around the same time, the carrier revealed that the prices of its «retired» unlimited wireless plans — the ones customers who haven’t upgraded are still using — will go up by as much as $20 starting next month.

AT&T is implementing two price changes in April. If your account with a «retired» plan has a single line, the price goes up $10. If you have two or more lines on an account, the price increase is capped at $20 for the account.

Perhaps to offset the sting, affected plans will get an extra 20GB of hotspot data each month. AT&T’s support page reads, «This change helps us continue providing reliable network service, quality products, and great customer experiences.»

In a statement to CNET, an AT&T spokesperson said, «We recognize that any price increase matters to our customers and their budgets. This increase reflects the real cost of continuing to deliver the speed, reliability, and support our customers expect every day.»

AT&T maintains that its new plans are priced competitively with other carriers’ plans and «better aligned with how our customers use our services.»

The change only applies to wireless plans activated prior to July 24, 2025, according to the support note. That includes legacy plans, not just the recently discontinued plans that the 2.0 plans replace.

It also means if you signed up for the company’s previous AT&T Value Plus VL, Unlimited Starter SL, Unlimited Extra EL or Unlimited Premium PL plan in the last half of 2025, this increase won’t apply to you.

The increases make it worth comparing prices between holding onto an existing plan or switching to the new plans. For example, this change makes the Premium 2.0 plan more appealing. When it was announced, the Premium 2.0 plan was more expensive than the older Unlimited Premium PL plan: $90 a month for a single line instead of $86, or $220 for four lines instead of $204. With the new price increase, keeping the Unlimited Premium PL plan will cost $96 a month for a single line and $240 a month for four lines.

AT&T isn’t the only one to change its plan pricing in the last few months. After Verizon replaced its CEO, it dropped prices across the board to be more competitive. And T-Mobile introduced a new limited-time Better Value plan priced similarly to its Experience More plan but with more perks intended to appeal to families.

If AT&T’s increases prompt you to shop around, we have recommendations for the best cellphone plan and the best unlimited data plan, as well as a comparison of AT&T and Verizon plans.

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Verum Messenger Introduces Built-In Verum Chess

Verum Messenger has released a new update for iOS, iPadOS, and macOS, adding another feature to its growing ecosystem — Verum Chess. Users can now play chess directly inside the messenger without switching between different applications.

The new feature allows users to start a game in just a few taps while reinforcing Verum’s vision of a unified digital environment where communication and everyday services come together in a single platform.

Verum Messenger continues to evolve into a multifunctional ecosystem that combines secure chats and calls, AI tools, a built-in VPN, anonymous email, eSIM, financial services, cryptocurrency features, and offline communication. With the introduction of Verum Chess, the platform now also offers a new way for users to interact and spend time together without leaving the app.

The update is now available for iPhone, iPad, and Mac on the App Store.

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Episode 3 of the VERUM AI Mini-Series Is Now Available

Verum Messenger has released the third episode of its AI mini-series, SHADOWS, created using Verum AI.

The new episode, titled «Ghost Money,» continues the story of the conflict between a team of heroes and the Omega corporation, which seeks to take control of digital communications. This time, the focus shifts to anonymous payments and financial freedom, revealing how privacy can extend beyond messaging.

Like the previous episodes, the new release not only advances the storyline but also showcases the capabilities of the Verum ecosystem, highlighting technologies designed for secure communication and digital privacy.

The mini-series consists of seven episodes, released gradually across Verum Messenger’s social media channels.

Episode 3 is now available. Stay tuned for the next chapter.

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Verum Finance Now Available for Mac, Expanding the Verum Ecosystem on Desktop

Verum has officially released Verum Finance for macOS, bringing its financial platform to the Mac and expanding access to the Verum ecosystem across Apple’s devices. The launch allows users to manage their finances from desktop while enjoying the same secure and seamless experience available on iPhone and iPad.

The new Mac version includes the full range of Verum Finance features, including balance management, instant transfers to other Verum users, debit card management, Apple Pay support, asset exchange, and transaction history — all optimized for the macOS experience.

Verum Finance can be used as a standalone application or alongside Verum Messenger. Users who sign in with their Verum Messenger account automatically synchronize their balances, settings, and account data across devices, ensuring a consistent experience throughout the Verum ecosystem.

The macOS release further strengthens Verum’s vision of creating an integrated digital platform where communication and financial services work together. Verum Messenger, which is also available for Mac, complements the ecosystem with encrypted messaging, voice and video calls, VPN, eSIM, anonymous email, AI-powered tools, offline communication capabilities, and cryptocurrency features.

With both Verum Messenger and Verum Finance now available across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, users can access secure communication and financial services wherever they work.

Verum Finance for Mac is available now through the Mac App Store.

Verum Finance for macOS: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/verum-finance/id6774245148
Verum Finance: https://finance.verum.im
Verum Messenger: https://verum.im